Racine Family YMCA - Lighthouse Run

• The wheelchair starts at 7:45 am
• 10 Mile Competitive starts at 8:00 am
• 4 Mile Competitive starts at 8:15 am
• 2- and 4-Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 8:20 am   

PRE-RACE Packet Pick up is located at 5Kevents.org, 1318 North Main Street, Racine, WI 53402 Runners who have pre-registered by mail or online may pick up their race packets in advance AFTER June 12, 2024, Wednesday thru Friday Between 10 am and 4 pm. Runners may also register in person during these times and receive their race packets immediately.

RACE DAY Packet pickup:  Packet Pick up is located in the Conference Room at the Double Tree Hotel. Starts at 6:30am-7:40am inside Double Tree Hotel Conference Center (Southwest side of building)

How can you help...   

• Participate in the Lighthouse Run
• Form a run/walk team (Download Team info here) TEAMS OF 10 or MORE people will have the option to have their logo or team name printed on the back of the shirts (Deadline is 6.1.23 for this offer)
• Create a fundraising team.
• Cheer on the runners along the route
• Volunteer
• Sponsor the event.
• Make a donation.  

Charity:

• Supporting the Racine Family YMCA. 
• This event is also open to assisting other charities. 
• Click here to learn more about our RACEiprocity program for charities.

Enjoy the views from the TIKI Bar!

• Chill out at the TIKI Bar during and after the race. Cheer other runners/walkers on as they pass by while enjoying complimentary beer from the CJW at the Tiki Bar!
• After the race head over to Little Port Brewery for your exclusive BOGO. (Buy One, Get One)

In order to keep this event sustainable, we have made some changes to the previous course. The event will begin at the Double Tree Hotel located at 223 Gas Light Cir, Racine, WI 53403 on the Lake Michigan Pathway (Reefpoint Marina) and will follow the lakefront to the Wind Point Lighthouse. This will be an out-and-back course. (Click here to view courses)

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RUN HIGHLIGHTS: 

• All runners will receive a finisher's medal. The awards presentation will be held outside the Conference Center.
• The awards ceremony will recognize the following with a Crystal Lighthouse:
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  • Top 3 "OVERALL" M/F in the 10 Mile & 4 Mile Competitive Run
  • Top 3 "Masters"  M/F (40 to 49)  in the 10 Mile and 4 Mile Competitive
  • Top 3 "Grand Masters"  M/F (50 to 59) in the 10 Mile & 4 Mile Competitive
  • Top 3 "Senior Grand Masters"  M/F (60 and Over) in the 10 Mile & 4 Mile Competitive
  • The Beacon Award will be awarded to the winning team in the 4 and 10 Mile Competitive Runs. 
    
    • Team scoring is based on the combined time of the team's first 6 eligible runners (4 miles) or first 4 eligible runners (10 miles). 

• Competitive events will have 5 Year age groups and winners of these age groups will be recognized online only.
• If a person wins the "overall" they are excluded from all other categories.
• If a person wins one of the "Masters" categories, they are excluded from 5 yr. age groups.
• The 2 and 4 Mile Fun Runs are not timed

RUNNERS/WALKERS RECEIVE: Commemorative T-Shirt Commemorative Race Bib Commemorative Finishers Medal (Embossed/Diecast Metal, Silver) Complimentary Beverages       The day is also filled with fun, healthy activities for the entire family, including the annual Kids Race, Discover Downtown with specials at local shops, and Healthy Living Market!

EVENT LOGISTICS / FUNDRAISING / TRAINING / REMOTE RUNNERS and all the other nitty gritty

2023 REVIES and IN THE NEWS:

Lash Robles and Binzak Johnson Master New Course Article Link: https://journaltimes.com/sports/lighthouse-run-lash-robles-binzak-johnson-master-new-course/article_0ec5d718-0d35-11ee-96d9-8bc6599dbbc7.html
Lash Robles and Binzak Johnson won the men's and women's divisions, respectively, of the 45th annual Lighthouse Run on Saturday. Robles finished the 10-mile race in 52 minutes, 10 seconds, while Johnson crossed the finish line in 59 minutes, 26 seconds.

Lighthouse Run New Course Earns Passing Grade Article Link: https://journaltimes.com/sports/lighthouse-run-new-course-earns-passing-grade/article_fc515f80-0e06-11ee-8487-83fe4fa2df9f.html
The new course for the Lighthouse Run received a passing grade from runners on Saturday. The course was changed this year to start and end at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Racine Harbourwalk.

Photo Gallery: Runners Hit the Racine Lakefront for the 45th Annual Lighthouse Run Photo Gallery Link: https://journaltimes.com/news/local/photo-gallery-runners-hit-the-racine-lakefront-for-the-45th-annual-lighthouse-run/collection_c84fa424-0d1d-11ee-b9f7-3ba3b6ab6c4f.html
This photo gallery captures the sights and sounds of the 45th annual Lighthouse Run. Runners of all ages and abilities took to the streets of Racine to raise money for the Racine Family YMCA.

Peter Jackel: This One's for You, Teddy Article Link: https://journaltimes.com/sports/peter-jackel-this-ones-for-you-teddy/article_3a593666-0c79-11ee-800b-7fd9c6351b18.html
Peter Jackel dedicated his run in the Lighthouse Run to his son, Teddy, who died in a car accident last year. Jackel finished the 10-mile race in 1 hour, 10 minutes, 20 seconds.

Lighthouse Run Has New Look for Saturday's Race Article Link: https://journaltimes.com/sports/lighthouse-run-has-new-look-for-saturdays-race/article_0fabb462-0a25-11ee-a058-93e17cc55ea6.html
The Lighthouse Run has a new look for its 45th annual race on Saturday. The race will start and end at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Racine Harbourwalk. The course has also been changed to include more of the lakefront.

We hope you enjoy reading these articles!

 

FEATURES: 

OUR EVENT - YOUR CHARITY Sign up to be a beneficiary LEARN MORE HERE	PROFESSIONAL TIMING Chip Timing Live Results	ENDURANCE CHALLENGE This event qualifies for the 5Kevents Endurance Challenge	REMOTE RUNNERS ® aka / Virtual Option - Your place, your pace, anywhere in the world.
AWARDS Finisher Medals to all  Age Recognition Medals Door Prizes	MARKET PLACE 5K Apparel Running Gear Gadgets	REGISTRATION SAVINGS Send Referrals & Run for Free Share & Save $2 on Registration Fundraise for Free Entry	OTHER STUFF Optional T-Shirt

You can view results LIVE at www.5Kevents.org and click on the race results tab. Remember this is a chip start, so a person's finishing order via Gun Start will not be the same as Chip Start. The race clock will represent the official Race start time but not your actual finish time. If your final time, gender, bib#, or other data is incorrect on the final results, please notify the race director using our online correction form. PLEASE, Do not interrupt the timing crew during the event. 

You may submit corrections at: https://5kevents.org/result_correction.html. While results will be immediately posted online at www.5Kevents.org, results will not be official for 48 Hours. This will allow us to make corrections. 

Race bibs/timing: We utilize a shoe tag system. You must wear your shoe tags and race bib in order to be timed. Those who do not wear them, or wear them improperly will be disqualified and asked to leave the course as we will not know if you are included in the race (this is for insurance purposes). Pull tabs will not be utilized to limit person-to-person contact. See the image below for proper wearing.  Tie one on the left shoe, one on the right. No tags, no time. Race bibs must be worn and visible at all times. Wear bibs front facing.  

 

WE WANT TO SAVE YOU MONEY:

• RUN FOR FREE OPTION - Refer 5 people (50% Credit), 10 people (100% Credit) (Automatically credited to your card)
• SHARE AND SAVE $2.00 during registration
• OPT OUT OF APPAREL: At the request of runners who have too many T-Shirts, we now made tees optional. SAVE $5.00 
• SIGN  UP EARLY - Save as much 25% when you sign up early and for multiple events 

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New to running? DOWNLOAD our ZERO to 5K program - Many newcomers to running become discouraged by the difficulty associated with the activity because they start too fast and push too hard. Their bodies rebel and they wind up miserable, wondering why anyone would possibly want to run in the first place. The Zero to 5K program has been specifically designed to instill a love of running and ends with participating in your first timed 5K. 

We’re here to help you achieve your goal(s), be it your first 5K, improving your run, or simply offering a resource where you can run with a group that is designed to help each other stay motivated. You should ease into your 5K training plan gradually. In fact, the program we provide is less of a running regimen than a walking and jogging program. The idea is to transform you from a non-runner, getting you to begin running a 5K ( or 3.1 miles) on a regular basis in just 4 weeks.  

It’s easy to get impatient, and you may feel tempted to skip ahead in the program but hold yourself back. Don’t try to do more, even if you feel you can. If, on the other hand, you find the program too strenuous, just stretch it out. Don’t feel pressured to continue faster than you’re able. Repeat weeks if needed and move ahead only when you feel you’re ready.  

 

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR REMOTE (aka Virtual) RUN/WALK 

• Register for the race and print your bib (Click on the "Manage my Registration" tab above to view all race tools)
• Complete your run/walk at your convenience, any time, anywhere within 7 days after the event date.
• Submit your time (optional) to see how you placed overall and receive your finisher certificate. Click on the "Manage my Registration" tab above to view all race tools)
• Celebrate your accomplishment by sharing it on social media! #RemoteRunners #5Kevents 
• Feel free to join the Remote Runners Group to share and celebrate with other participants. Don't forget to follow our Facebook page too!  

REFUND POLICY

Refunds are not permitted for any reason including, but not limited to blizzards, bomb cyclones, tsunamis, hurricanes, typhoons, earthquakes, tornados, derecho storms, hail, lightening, thunder, apocalypse, locust attack, oversleeping, birth, death, taxes, IRS audit, engagements, marriage, divorce, jail, war, peace, nuclear explosion, Bear's win the division (we might if they go to the Superbowl),  you signed up for the wrong event, not training enough, training too much, poor prior planning or our favorite, "I forgot". Have an “excuse” you would like to add to the list? Let us know.

While there are no refunds, you can get referrals, transfer your bib, change your shirt size, defer your registration to another event, or change your distance.